Coaching Staff

Parker HolmanHead Baseball Coach

Parker Holman will be entering his fifth season as the head coach of the Hawks. The past four seasons, Holman helped lead the Hawks to their 7th and 8th District 10AAA titles, 10th, 11th, and 12th 5AAA Regional appearances, 2nd 5AAA Regional Championship, 6th and 7th Sectional Championship appearances, 1st Sectional Championship, and the program’s 1st AAA State Championship. Holman helped guide the Hawks in 2018 to set the new school record for wins in a season (33), capture the program’s first Sectional Championship, and the first AAA State Championship in program’s history. The 2018 AAA State Championship also served as the first time a Montgomery Co. team has won the State Championship in baseball. In 2016 Holman was named the Leaf-Chronicle Coach of the Year and in 2018 was named the Leaf-Chronicle Coach of the Year, Region 5AAA Coach of the Year, Tennessean All-Mid State Coach of the Year, and TN AAA Coach of the Year. During his tenure 19 former Hawks have gone on to continue their baseball careers in the college/professional game.

Before coming to Rossview as head coach, Holman served as an assistant coach during the 2013-2014 season at Sycamore High School, helping lead the War Eagles to their first regional appearance in four years. He also served as an assistant at Rossview High School during the 2012-2013 season, helping lead the Hawks to their third straight District 10 AAA championship and sectional appearances. Parker Holman began his coaching career by founding the Red River Royals organization, leading them to a 32-18 record and a third place finish in 2012 USSSA TN State Tournament.

Holman played collegiately at Freed-Hardeman University under head coach Patrick McCarthy. At Freed-Hardeman, Holman served as a middle infielder for Freed-Hardeman during their first time being ranked 13th nationally in the NAIA Top 25.Parker Holman is from Adams, Tennessee where he prepped for Head Coach Ronnie Carlisle at Jo Byrns High School. During this time, Holman was named All-State in football and baseball in 2007, as well as capturing the Robertson County Player of the Year for baseball in 2007. Holman was named to the Robertson County All-County team for baseball in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Parker has a three year old son named Kemper and they currently reside in Adams, TN.

Cory GunterHead Assistant Baseball Coach/Pitching Coach

Cory Gunter enters his seventh year as the Head Assistant Coach for the Hawks. Gunter serves as the Head Assistant Coach for the Hawks as well as being in charge of the Hawks pitching staff. A high-energy coach, Gunter has been a huge piece of the Hawks' success over the years. Gunter has been a part of guiding the Hawks to their 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th District 10AAA Championships, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th 5AAA Regional appearances, 1st and 2nd Region 5AAA Championships, and 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Sectional Championship appearances, 1st Sectional Championship, and the program’s 1st AAA State Championship. In 2018 Gunter was named a finalist for the TBCA Assistant Coach of the Year Award. During his tenure 20 former Hawks have gone on to continue their careers in the college/professional game. Of those 20 players, eight of them went on to serve as pitchers in their respective programs.

Prior to joining the Hawks staff, Gunter was the Head Coach of the Rossview Middle School program where he led the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016. He also was an assistant coach at his alma mater Montgomery Central in 2010 where he helped lead the JV squad to an 18-4 record.

Gunter played collegiately at both Austin Peay State University and Wabash Valley Junior College. At Austin Peay, Gunter pitched for the 2005 OVC Championship and NCAA Regional team. As an invaluable arm out of the bullpen, Gunter led the team in appearances and holds. During his time at Wabash Valley he was twice named a GRAC All-Conference performer and All-Star game participant while helping the Warriors achieve a top twenty national ranking.

A 2002 graduate from Montgomery Central, Gunter helped the Indians to District titles in 2000, 2001, and 2002. Gunter helped take the Indians to the Regional finals in 2001 and was named to the All Area Leaf-Chronicle Team in 2000, 2001 and 2002, including being named The Leaf Chronicle’s Player of the Year in 2002. Cory is married to the former Shannon Nichols and they have a 2-year-old daughter named Ava. The family resides in Palmyra, Tennessee.

Robbie BrittAssistant Baseball Coach/Hitting Coach

Robbie Britt enters his first year with the Rossview Baseball program after spending the last four years coaching college baseball. In 2015, Britt served as an assistant coach and director of baseball operations at Maryville College, a Division III school in East Tennessee. During his time at Maryville, the offense soared to new heights, with a .309 team batting average, ranking 9th nationally in runs scored. The team had its highest finish in the USA South Conference and also set a team record for GPA.In July of 2015, Britt was hired as an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. Over his three years with the Blue Raiders, he was responsible for tremendous offensive success, including two squads that ranked top 25 nationally in offense and ranked top 15 nationally in OF assists. Along with his on-field responsibilities, Britt was in charge of field maintenance and operations for the program.

Prior to his time working with the Scots and Raiders, Britt owned the company, East Tennessee Select Sports for 5 years. During that time, he organized travel teams, camps and tournaments for high schools athletes throughout East Tennessee. His 17U team displayed a winning percentage of .750 over four seasons of play and 30 players from that program went on to play college baseball.

​Britt has also worked some of the most elite camps throughout the country including Vanderbilt, University of Virginia, Tennessee, and the Tom Griffin Catching Camp.

Wes MoreheadAssistant Baseball Coach/Head Middle School Coach

Wes Morehead enters into his third year as an assistant for the high school and his second year as the head coach for the middle school. Morehead works primarily with the Hawks' corner infielders and hitters. Morehead has played an intricate role in the Hawks' recent success. Morehead has helped the Hawks to their 8th District 10AAA Championship, 11th and 12th Regional appearances, 2nd Regional Championship, 6th and 7th Sectional Championship appearances, 1st Sectional Championship, and the program’s 1st AAA State Championship. Along with his coaching duties, Morehead serves as the Head of Field Maintenance for the Hawks program. During his tenure 11 former Hawks have gone on to continue their careers in the college/professional game.

Prior to coaching, Morehead played at Rossview from 2008 to 2011, where he played third and first base. An All-District Third Baseman, he played on the 2011 team (30-7) that won both the 10AAA Regular Season and Tournament crown before falling to Independence HS in the Sub-State (Sectional) game. Morehead played collegiately at Freed Hardeman University, where he was part of the 2012 Trans-South Conference Championship team. Wes Morehead loves the outdoors, is single, and resides in Clarksville, Tennessee.

​Caleb SlaughterAssistant Baseball Coach

Caleb Slaughter begins his second season assisting with the Rossview Baseball program. Caleb also assists in Rossview’s 6th Grade program as well. A Clarksville native, Slaughter is familiar to the local baseball scene through his works as an instructor and coach. Known for his knowledge of catching, Slaughter will serve as the catching instructor for the high school. Slaughter played a role in the Hawk’s 12th 5AAA Regional appearance, 7th Sectional Championship appearance, 1st Sectional Championship, and the program’s 1st AAA State Championship. During his tenure 6 former Hawks have gone on to continue their careers in the college/professional game.

Prior to coaching at Rossview, Slaughter has served as both a head and assistant coach with various amateur organizations. During the 1998-99 season he was an assistant coach at JUCO World Series participant Volunteer State Community College. He has also served as an Associate Scout for the San Diego Padres and currently serves in the same position for the Miami Marlins.

From 1996-1999 Slaughter caught professionally for the Clarksville Coyotes and other independent organizations. He played collegiately at Lincoln Memorial College and Volunteer State Community College. Slaughter prepped at Northwest High School where he was the All-Area MVP and All-Mid State in 1992.

Slaughter has been with the Montgomery County Fire Department/EMT for nineteen years. Coach Slaughter is married to the former Brandy Turner and they have two boys, Caden (12), and Keegan (8). The family resides in Clarksville.